An old 'cure' from my Gran, it works for me! Just gently heat a few drops of olive oil and put then in the sore ear. Place some cotton wool in afterwards to keep it in. Please do not heat the oil up too much! Just enough so it is warm. It's very soothing.

13th Mar 2009

depends whats causing it. aspirin can work if its from inflamation from infection, olive oil off a warm teaspoon if its wax deep down. Also a hot water bottle held to ear ( in a blanket or something) helps too.

13th Mar 2009

I'm always getting earache...... i find if i actually DO the washing up, she tends to shut up

13th Mar 2009

Best to get it checked out by the local Nurse....Could be inflammation if symptoms have persisted for such time....or could be an obstruction e.g. wax or something else, you'll be surprised by what people can find in their ears sometimes! lol

Olive oil will help for melting the wax as others have said....

13th Mar 2009

Can you get someone to look to see if it is inflamed? If it is red on the ear canal you might need some medication.

Of course it could be red where you can't see too! Always see the Dr. If symptoms persist.

I suffer with sore ears alot... MIne tend to need to be kept warm - sometimes I put some cotton wool in my ear to keep the draft out, and I have a hot cup of tea. Usually after an hour it goes!

Original Poster13th Mar 2009

Never heard of the oil thing, but I shall give it a go. I have an ear infection, was prescribed Amoxycillon from my doctor but as yet it hasn't made a difference to the aching pain. If all else fails I shall chop it off, cheers for the advice Thomas!

Original Poster13th Mar 2009

I suffer a lot with my ears, its quite irritating actually. Its always the same one too.

13th Mar 2009

Ah you've already been prescribed Antibiotics......I guess it was 250mg of Amoxycillin and depends on how far you are into the course of antibiotics.....Best to see the Doctor tho, they can exactly tell you whats wrong...lol...We can only speculate

13th Mar 2009

Do you find if you sleep on one side all night that you get earache? You might have to programme yourself to roll over.

Also I have to avoid open windows!

13th Mar 2009

ClaireG;4628308

I suffer a lot with my ears, its quite irritating actually. Its always … I suffer a lot with my ears, its quite irritating actually. Its always the same one too.

I have been using the Olive Oil trick since I was a kid, if it dousnt cure it, it will relieve it for a while... only toothache worse than ear ache!

13th Mar 2009

If I were you I would get to the Dr's asap, if it's a build up of wax or an infection it will need a prescription! >>>>>>>>> go on then .. off with you!

13th Mar 2009

ClaireG;4628296

Never heard of the oil thing, but I shall give it a go. I have an ear … Never heard of the oil thing, but I shall give it a go. I have an ear infection, was prescribed Amoxycillon from my doctor but as yet it hasn't made a difference to the aching pain. If all else fails I shall chop it off, cheers for the advice Thomas!

How long have you already been taking it? Take some anti inflammatory's and keep the affected side warm. I usually rest my head on a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel.

Original Poster13th Mar 2009

Haha I've been to the doctors, I'm just guessing I'm not far enough into the course of drugs I've bee prescribed with. Dunno if I'm just weird but the thought of putting warm oil in my ear gives me the eebeegeebees!!

13th Mar 2009

Banana79;4628261

An old 'cure' from my Gran, it works for me! Just gently heat a few drops … An old 'cure' from my Gran, it works for me! Just gently heat a few drops of olive oil and put then in the sore ear. Place some cotton wool in afterwards to keep it in. Please do not heat the oil up too much! Just enough so it is warm. It's very soothing.

I'm doing this for my son at the moment:thumbsup:

Original Poster13th Mar 2009

Since Wednesday so only a couple of days. I do the hot water bottle thing but it only eases it for so long.

13th Mar 2009

ClaireG;4628375

Since Wednesday so only a couple of days. I do the hot water bottle thing … Since Wednesday so only a couple of days. I do the hot water bottle thing but it only eases it for so long.

it's difficult....I'd say they will probably have kicked in enough for you to notice by tonight or tomorrow morning. But then again it's a long wait over the weekend if your in pain. I'd personally try and persevere until tomorrow and if it's not starting to feel a little better you could always get to an NHS walk in centre.

13th Mar 2009

Banana79;4628261

An old 'cure' from my Gran, it works for me! Just gently heat a few drops … An old 'cure' from my Gran, it works for me! Just gently heat a few drops of olive oil and put then in the sore ear. Place some cotton wool in afterwards to keep it in. Please do not heat the oil up too much! Just enough so it is warm. It's very soothing.

Same here, the doctor actually told me to do this last time I had earache (although I just put it in straight from the bottle) and have been doing it ever since, even with the kids, at the first sign of earache and it's always cleared up within 24 hours.

Original Poster13th Mar 2009

I'll try the oil thing in a bit then and see how that works out. Cheers guys, I've left you all rep!

Haha! Thanks for the offer, I'll keep it in mind for when this pain gets worse :thumbsup:

13th Mar 2009

I've heard garlic is an old home remedy - did a search and this came up

Crush a garlic clove and wrap in kitchen towel, then squeeze the juice … Crush a garlic clove and wrap in kitchen towel, then squeeze the juice into the ear, wrap a small amount of the crushed garlic in a little bit more kitchen towel and place gently in the ear and leave for 30mins or so. Will produce a cooling effect, although it smells, it works

13th Mar 2009

Banana79;4628261

An old 'cure' from my Gran, it works for me! Just gently heat a few drops … An old 'cure' from my Gran, it works for me! Just gently heat a few drops of olive oil and put then in the sore ear. Place some cotton wool in afterwards to keep it in. Please do not heat the oil up too much! Just enough so it is warm. It's very soothing.

I always do this, usually just before I go to bed, feels really weird but tends to do the trick! Hope ur ear ache goes away soon, I hate getting sore ears!

Original Poster13th Mar 2009

Its the worst pain ever! Not sure about putting garlic in my ears, I'll be stinking lol thanks for the advice though

13th Mar 2009

cud try putting selotape in your ear ?

Original Poster13th Mar 2009

Thanks for the advice :thumbsup:

13th Mar 2009

Never put anything into ears, until you know what the problem is.

Have seen far too many things made a lot worse because people have assumed it's wax blockage etc. Don't need GP appt, lots of Walk in Centres can sort these problems out.

If you are having repeated ear problems, you should ask for referral to ENT specilaist.

13th Mar 2009

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iglimpse;4633581

Never put anything into ears, until you know what the problem is. Have … Never put anything into ears, until you know what the problem is. Have seen far too many things made a lot worse because people have assumed it's wax blockage etc. Don't need GP appt, lots of Walk in Centres can sort these problems out.If you are having repeated ear problems, you should ask for referral to ENT specilaist.